The verdict
On the data we hold, Smartlead comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Smartlead covers more of the features we compared: 3 of 3, against 2.
- Only Dealfront has a free plan to start on.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our Outbound ranking, Smartlead places 5 and Dealfront 7 of 33.
Side by side
| 7 points compared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | €79/mo | $32/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in lead database | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in outreach (sequences/dialer) | No | Yes |
| Buyer intent data | Yes | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
Dealfront
- LiteFree forever plan after a 14-day trial of full access.Free
- DiscoverEntry paid plan with unlimited users; price shown is 'starting at' and scales with volume.€113/mo
- ActivateMid-tier plan with unlimited users; price shown is 'starting at' and scales with volume.€527/mo
- ScaleTop self-serve plan, annual billing only; price shown is 'starting at'.€7,188/yr
Smartlead
- Base2,000 contacts, 6,000 email sends and 2,000 verified emails per month; $39 monthly or $32 per month billed yearly.$39/mo
- Pro30,000 contacts, 90,000 email sends and 30,000 verified emails per month; $94 monthly or $78 per month billed yearly.$94/mo
- SmartUnlimited contacts, 150,000 sends and 50,000 verified emails per month; $174 monthly or $144 per month billed yearly.$174/mo
- PrimeUnlimited contacts, 500,000 sends and 170,000 verified emails per month; $379 monthly or $315 per month billed yearly.$379/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Dealfront if…
B2B sales and marketing teams selling into Europe who want to see which companies visit their website and find contact details for the accounts that fit.
Choose Smartlead if…
Sales teams, SDRs and agencies running cold email outreach at volume who need many mailboxes, automated warm-up, lead verification and one inbox for all replies.
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